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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.63, 712.26 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.63, 712.26 and 258.36 is: 387.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.63 : 712.26 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.63/712.26 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.63x = 712.26 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.63x = 184,019.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,019.49/474.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.71

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